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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, AN ECO-CITIZEN COMPANY
than 12,000young people trained. Over the 2012-2014 period, the
The “Schneider Electric Teachers” NGO
Connect company program again includes this training objective, Since the Schneider Electric Foundation was created in1998, it
but with the target tripled: the objective is to train 30,000people. has placed Group employee involvement at the heart of its work.
From 2012 to 2013, 32,602 people at the Base of the Pyramid Either Foundation delegates or employee volunteers are the link
were trained in the energy management professions. between the company, the Foundation and the supported
organizations in more than 70countries.
Raising awareness about sustainable development
The creation of the Schneider Electric Teachers organization at the
Energy and climate change are at the heart of the issues facing our start of2012 resulted from the desire of Schneider Electric and the
planet. Doing more with fewer resources is now possible. By Foundation to do more to support voluntary work of Schneider
supporting innovative projects, the Schneider Electric Foundation Electric current and retired employees in the teaching and
voluntarily helps raise awareness to different stakeholders
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professional training programs. The main objective was to provide
participating in the challenges of climate change. The company a new contribution to the BipBop training programs and to
invests in emblematic and international programs by making its undertake 300missions in three years. This indicator is included in
knowledge, notably in energy systems management, available the Planet&Society Barometer 2012-2014.
through donations in resources and/or knowledge. Through its
projects and the commitment of its employees, the Schneider
Governance
Electric Foundation wants to emphasize: The Schneider Electric Teachers association lodged its articlesof
association with the prefecture in France in February2012. Its
the desire to contribute and provide solutions.
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board is composed of former Schneider Electric directors and
Safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green energy members of the Sustainable Development Department involved in
management solutions are now available and operational, even the BipBop energy access program. Specifically by name:
in the most extreme conditions. Through its Foundation and Christian Wiest (Chairman), Dominique Devinat (Vice-chairman),
alongside the International Polar Foundation as well as the Francois Milioni (Secretary), Christophe Poline (Treasurer), Bernard
Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne, Lancian (member), Gilles Vermot Desroches (member).
Schneider Electric contributes to implementing innovative and
The board met 8times in2013 and the General Assembly was
exemplary smart networks within the environmental domain;
held on December 2013.
the ability to build together, to break down barriers.
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Though less than two years old, 30partners from 25 countries
By forging links with NGO partners, Schneider Electric aims to have joined the initiative. The volunteer community comprises more
develop solutions that will serve the project by extending its than 500people, and 162missions have been carried out in 2013.
scope, adapting to needs and to different ways of collaborating
that are new and sometimes unexpected;
Operations and players
This is a shared contribution between the Foundation, Schneider
setting an example for employees, but also for the wider
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Electric entities and employees/retirees for the benefit of non-profit
community.
structures in the field of education and vocational training:
Faced with the issues of our planet and particularly the
challenges posed by energy resources, Schneider Electric the employees/retirees volunteer their time and make their skills
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always wants to aim higher: through its ambitious initiatives that available;
may sometimes seem idealistic, these adventurous solutions the partners look for skills to support their activities, specify their
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show that it is possible to meet the challenges. needs and support volunteers in carrying out their mission;
Mobilization campaigns and volunteering
the Schneider Electric Teachers association coordinates,
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connects and organizes the process and covers costs related to
Emergency relief and reconstruction aid
carrying out missions;
the Schneider Electric entities host the volunteers when the
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Acting as intermediary in rallying its employees, the Schneider mission takes place outside their country of residence.
Electric Foundation regularly brings its support during natural
The missions
disasters. The Foundation above all wishes to maintain long term
missions to educational and professional training facilities
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involvement. The aid takes place at two times: during the
(professional training center and/or technical schools,
emergency the teams mobilize immediately to support the
universities,etc.);
specialized NGOs and to meet the initial needs of the populations.
The second stage is then implemented, which can take time. This tutoring, classes, events, work practices, equipment installation,
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stage aims to contribute to the reconstruction in the medium term. discovering a profession, trainer training, optimization of
The actions supported and developed by local partners focus on standards,etc.;
construction projects, reconstruction and rehabilitation of the volunteer missions at associations and entrepreneurs in the field
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technical training centers for energy management professions. This of access to energy;
is the part of the program that mobilizes the essential available
who have supported the Energy Access social welfare
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resources. The Schneider Electric Foundation considers it
investment fund,
fundamental to share its skills in electrical professions in order to
or who began work after training;
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actively contribute to aid in catastrophe-hit zones so that
management control, finance, communication, fundraising,
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reconstruction can be sustainable.
management, human resources, technical,etc.
For more information visit: www.fondation.schneider-electric.com
and www.teachers.schneider-electric.org
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